Yesterday morning the screen on my phone cracked and I wasn't able to use it the entire day. After stomping, kicking and crying I decided to take the opportunity to use my DSLR instead. The good thing is that I let my eyes rest for a day (which felt really good) and I got a new phone today.

With my in-laws being gone for months now it's only natural that we start missing their cooking. It was an Indian/bengali night last night at my house. I made beef curry with potatoes, daal and a twist to the boring white rice; lavender rice. Hope you enjoyed this luscious and pretty random post.

August 28, 2013

Plaid is one of those things that immediately say school to me. No, not because of Gossip Girl but because, well, ok! maybe. Apart from being a naturally preppy combination Plaid should be a girls best friend. There's something about plaid that gives a women a nice shape. Maybe it's because of the lines? But it hasn't been scientifically proven yet. I know many of you used to fold the top of skirt to make it shorter, yeah, I am talking to you. But those days should be way behind now. Despite me being 5''2 I love the length this skirt gives me. You know, the perfect length? Not too sexy nor too boring, just right.

It is a bit intimidating to wear something like this, I get it. You don't want to feel like you are wearing a costume or trying too hard to look like a school girl. Minimal is key. Don't try, just wear it.

August 26, 2013

Monday mornings are the perfect time to get inspired with workouts, healthy eating and new books to read. Last week I attended the unique celebration of Jo Piazza new book “Love Rehab: A Novel in 12 Steps”. As I mentioned on my Instgram, what better way to get in the best shape of my life than by working out with trainer Joey Gonzalez at Barry's Bootcamp to the best breakup songs of all time.

I won't tell you what the book is about because I would hate to be a spoiler, but, I will give you the blurb.

"Sophie isn't dealing with her breakup well. Dumped by her boyfriend, Eric, for his sexting, D-cupped, young floozy McSecretary, Sophie leaves Manhattan and lands back in her hometown, crushed and pajama-clad, blaming herself and begging her ex for a second chance.

But when her best friend, Anne, gets in trouble for driving drunk and is forced to go to an Alcohol Anonymous meeting, something clicks in Sophie's strung-out mind. Women need love rehab.

If you start it, they will come. When she opens up her home to the obsessed and lovelorn, Sophie finds a way to help women out there who have overdosed on the wrong men- and saves herself in the process."

As a married women, this is an exciting, very girly and gossipy novel. Different from what I'm used to reading but highly entertaining.

I got the chance to work with Joey Gonzalez, a phenomenal trainer at Barry's Bootcamp. We were a group of 15-18 people and I felt like it was a one-on-one class. This Mr. Here is a badass trainer! I was complaining at how intense the workout was and didn't realize how good it felt the next day. I love working out, I do it daily, but this was on another level of workout [in a good way of course]. It was my first time here but not my last. I have never worked this hard nor sweat this much in my life, ok, I won't go into further details.

We all know that music makes you move. In this case it gets you in the mood to give it your all when working out, you know what I mean? The concept of the celebration of the book, the breakup songs and the workouts really made a fantastic combination.

Thank you Jo Pizza, Joey Gonzalez and Barry's Bootcamp for allowing me to be a part of this. Thumbs up to all the participants for doing an incredible job [believe me, it's not as easy as it looks].
& for all you ladies looking for some humor or a train ride read make sure to pick up“Love Rehab: A Novel in 12 Steps”HERE.

August 23, 2013

Everyone needs green in their life right? Luludi Living Frames have been the rage in New York CIty. The very unique and interesting store opened its doors nearly three weeks ago in Astoria, Queens. These very special items make the perfect gifts and are a great way to inhale positive energy.

Luludi Living Frames is offerring my readers a 15% off by using code: 15NYTM on their purchase in-store or online. You can view all the great items and sign up for terrarium classes [for adults and children] on LULUDI.NET

August 21, 2013

Black and White lines Again I'm going with a pop of color for this Back-to-school look. She's channeling her Dorothy Gale with the two pigtail braids which adds a young and very innocent affect to the outfit. Remember 'Braids are In'! Pops of color is all the rave, as I mentioned before. When it comes to kids, less is more when accessorizing. This bold Fedora hat looks fantastic on young boys and girls. The best way of pairing it is by letting the hat be the main focus but still adding a little bit of the color thought the outfit. It is a phenomenal way to accessorize without over doing it.

On the bottom I wanted to go with a soft yet solid finish. I added these Cherokee pants which are a great alternative for boring blue denim jeans. On the lowest point, I added these very comfy/modern and ultimately timeless flats that are good all year round.

August 20, 2013

LemonLovesLimeWith New York having such nice weather lately I decided to pair this lovely dress from Lemon Love Lime's Fall 2013 collection [browse HERE] with some funky shoes [similar HERE]. Unfortunately my daughter has a rule of only wearing black shoes. To say we have bought the same style of shoe 3 times since she turned 1. Funny isn't it? I think it worked for the better because the black adds a great balance to the whole look. I'm really excited to pair this dress with some white or light pink tights and high top boots for winter. My daughter and I love the knit and ruffle detail on this dress. You know your child feels good and comfortable when you catch them twirling around constantly.

The one thing you can do to girls that you can't do to boys is accessorize the hair. I love this headpiece that I made for my daughter at the DIY DreamDry event last week. It's the perfect touch for cute little girls:)

August 19, 2013

Fashion Referee I know this isn't the exact meaning of 'mixing prints' but it is more than that. Mixing colors, prints and stripes all in one. I decided to pair this very unique top from Channa Karasi with boxers (of course). The black and white stripes on the top and the navy blue stripes on the boxers are an unusual match that somehow work together wonderfully. I added the bright orange lip to match my heels and the details on the top. I know this is a bit crazy and very different from what I usually do, but I love trying new things and exposing myself to different trends. This is just to show you that there are no rules in fashion.

August 16, 2013

Get Ready As we prepare ourselves for back to school there are certain things we need to know when it comes to dressing our kids and ourselves for the new school year. I always say it is important to be comfy but when it comes to school it is must! When your comfortable you are more attentive and that's something extremely necessary for your kids education. When kids aren't comfortable they get aggravated and they really don't want to do anything. This is why it is crucial that your kids tell you what they like and what feels good on them. You want to allow kids to have fun, be comfortable while looking stylish. As I mentioned on this post here, It's all about colors this season.

I wanted to go with a delicate look on top and bright pop of color on the bottom. I also added a nice light pink belt to soften up the look even more. Then when you get to the bottom you get this bright pop of color that you certainly don't expect. I love this outfit! Something else that has been really trending for back-to-school is braids but I'll get into that on my next post.